ca Corn-based diet turns hamsters into cannibals By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sun, 29 Jan 2017 18:27:22 +0000 Pellagra, which is caused by a deficiency in vitamin B3 (niacin), showing up in hamsters because of large-scale monoculture. Full Article Healthy Eating
ca Potatoes can be grown on Mars, study shows By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 09 Mar 2017 08:07:49 +0000 Food can be grown under Martian conditions, making future Mars settlements even more feasible. Full Article Space
ca How bees, coffee beans and climate change are inextricably linked By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 14 Sep 2017 16:49:53 +0000 Coffee-growing regions are set to lose key pollinators like bees by midcentury due to climate change. Full Article Organic Farming & Gardening
ca The dark side of the trendy avocado By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 25 May 2018 15:59:56 +0000 Our love of avocados and guacamole is leaving Chilean villagers without water. Full Article Healthy Eating
ca Americans use less water than they did in 1970 By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 25 Jun 2018 14:35:37 +0000 U.S. water usage is at a 45-year low, according to a new government report. But is that low enough? Full Article Wilderness & Resources
ca New Zealand's crazy avocado crime wave By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 16 Aug 2018 15:04:03 +0000 This is the downside of trendy foods. Full Article Organic Farming & Gardening
ca Apple trees are mysteriously dying all across America and nobody knows why By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 29 Mar 2019 13:18:22 +0000 In some regions, as many as 80 percent of trees could be in danger from RAD or rapid apple decline. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
ca Tomatoes tasted much better 100 years ago. Can their flavor be restored? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 14 May 2019 15:22:46 +0000 Researchers are digging deeper into how tomato flavors have changed over time, and now they've found a specific gene that's missing in many modern varieties. Full Article Healthy Eating
ca 'The Real Dirt on America's Frontier Legends' By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 23 Oct 2019 19:58:41 +0000 Jim Motavalli shares an excerpt from his just-released book, "The Real Dirt on America's Frontier Legends" Full Article Arts & Culture
ca What can I do to affect change in Washington? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 30 Jan 2017 18:03:43 +0000 From contacting your representatives to signing petitions, here are 5 ways to make your voice heard, and 2 that aren't worth your time. Full Article Politics
ca Teen committed to helping local stray cats By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 06 Nov 2017 20:34:21 +0000 13-year-old Sarah Jones is helping the stray cats of her local Utah community by constructing shelters and getting them spayed or neutered. Full Article Pets
ca Discarded dogs are finding love for the first time — in prison By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 05 Apr 2018 21:06:28 +0000 Hardened inmates let a dog's love open the door to their hearts through the Pawsitive Change program. Full Article Pets
ca Camera-toting stray dogs join the fight against crime in Thailand By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 03 May 2018 20:10:27 +0000 This technology could help Thailand's stray dog population go from zeroes to heroes. Full Article Research & Innovations
ca A Georgia couple met a dog breed they had never seen — and became their champions By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 11 Jul 2018 13:27:07 +0000 Galgopod creates a lifeline for some of the world's most tragic dogs. Full Article Pets
ca This cat — and many others like her — spent most of her life as a lab test subject By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 01 Aug 2018 21:11:04 +0000 This rescue group is shining a light the countless animals who spend their lives in labs. Full Article Animals
ca How a dog found in a garbage pile in Egypt found his calling in America By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 09 Aug 2018 12:21:38 +0000 Lucky was a broken street dog until he journeyed half a world away to inspire others. Full Article Pets
ca The world's most famous pig is cancer-free now, and her unique CT scanner is saving lives By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 19 Dec 2018 15:39:01 +0000 Earlier this year, her fans raised $650,000 to purchase the world's largest medical medical scanner to help her. Full Article Pets
ca A shelter dog who can't stop shaking his head charms his way to a new life By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 12 Apr 2019 12:28:41 +0000 This shelter dog's neurological issues didn't stop him from getting adopted in no time. Full Article Pets
ca Some blind people can 'see' with their ears By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 07 Oct 2019 14:54:41 +0000 Daniel Kish is leading the way for research on echolocation and blind people because of his self-taught ability to navigate smoothly without sight. Full Article Healthy Spaces
ca Jimmy Carter's solar farm now powers more than half of his hometown By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 24 Feb 2020 20:10:22 +0000 The 1.3-megawatt array covers about 10 acres in Plains, Georgia. Full Article Energy
ca Southern Company, local distillery partner for hand sanitizer By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 08 Apr 2020 17:11:12 +0000 Southern Company’s response to the coronavirus is rooted in Our Values and our commitment to Safety First for our teammates, customers and communities. Full Article Energy
ca Why private planes are nearly as deadly as cars By www.livescience.com Published On :: Tue, 17 Feb 2015 18:52:12 +0000 Depending on how the statistics are sliced, private planes may be even more dangerous than the leading cause of transportation deaths in America: cars. Full Article Protection & Safety
ca Aisle or window seat? Your choice can reveal a lot about you By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 27 Oct 2017 14:07:38 +0000 If you prefer a window, does that mean that you're more selfish? Full Article Transportation
ca World's tallest indoor waterfall will be located in already-spectacular airport By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 15 Jan 2019 15:09:30 +0000 Singapore's Changi Airport outdoes itself once again. Full Article Travel
ca Photographer captures airplanes' rainbow trails By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 17 Sep 2019 15:31:12 +0000 Photographer Michael Marston captures airplane's rainbow trail in pictures and video. Full Article Arts & Culture
ca Does tapping the side of a beer can actually reduce the fizz? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 11 Dec 2019 19:02:24 +0000 New research finds the traditional beer can flick does nothing at all for fizz. Full Article Beverages
ca Traditional soup broths found with healing powers that can fight off malaria By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 22 Nov 2019 15:01:13 +0000 Grandma's chicken soup has got nothing on these miraculous broths. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
ca An alarming amount of toxic mercury can now be found in coastal fog By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 27 Nov 2019 01:48:06 +0000 Study found high levels of mercury in California's fog, but the problem likely extends around the world. Full Article Climate & Weather
ca Drone captures the largest swarm of sea turtles ever filmed By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sat, 30 Nov 2019 03:51:03 +0000 The density of turtles is so high that you could almost imagine crossing the sea by hopping from shell to shell. Full Article Animals
ca Monster 75-foot wave loomed off the California coast during the holiday weekend By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 11 Dec 2019 22:47:08 +0000 A wave in the Pacific Ocean off the coast of Cape Mendocino is one of the tallest waves ever recorded. Full Article Climate & Weather
ca Scientists accidentally discover new type of immune cell that kills most cancers By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 23 Jan 2020 05:42:35 +0000 Until now, no one believed this kind of broad-spectrum cure for cancer was possible. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
ca Wild grey seal filmed 'clapping' on camera for the first time By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 04 Feb 2020 18:18:25 +0000 Researchers from Newcastle University captures a wild grey seal 'clapping' on camera for the first time. Full Article Animals
ca This one cave salamander stayed completely still for 7 years, but it wasn't dead By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 06 Feb 2020 22:27:48 +0000 Maybe it was on a meditation retreat. Full Article Animals
ca American robins migrating 12 days earlier than they did 25 years ago By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 03 Apr 2020 12:32:15 +0000 The American robin, Turdus migratorius, is migrating earlier likely in response to changing environmental conditions. Full Article Animals
ca 6 surprising ways mindfulness meditation can improve your brain By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 06 Dec 2019 17:11:05 +0000 The benefits of mindfulness keep piling up, from growing grey matter to helping you master your emotional responses. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
ca Almost half of Denmark's electricity in 2019 came from wind power By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 03 Jan 2020 16:19:56 +0000 The country aims to source 100% of its power from renewable sources by 2030. Full Article Energy
ca What you can do to reduce microfiber pollution By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 06 Feb 2020 20:39:27 +0000 Every time we wash synthetic fabrics like polyester, very small pieces break off and flow down the drain into our local waterways. Full Article Natural Beauty & Fashion
ca Bumblebees can switch to 'economy mode' when their nectar load gets extra heavy By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 13 Feb 2020 18:01:38 +0000 Scientists have learned out how much energy bees use to fly when carrying heavy and light loads, and they learned about a new ability along the way. Full Article Animals
ca What if whale migration isn't for food or calves? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 05 Mar 2020 13:19:55 +0000 All types of whales undergo long migrations each year, and new research points to a surprising reason: They need to shed their skin. Full Article Animals
ca 'Cashless' stores don't work for everyone By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 06 Mar 2020 18:08:04 +0000 A cashless store or even a cashless society is more convenient for businesses, so some try to avoid cash, but our society need bills and change to be equitable. Full Article Personal Finance
ca Caterpillar 'plastivores' can eat and digest plastic bags By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 13 Mar 2020 12:28:36 +0000 Could plastic-eating waxworms be part of the solution to our plastic pollution? Full Article Animals
ca Walking is the calming, restorative activity we need right now By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 26 Mar 2020 15:59:28 +0000 Walking outside is having a moment, helping us clear our heads of coronavirus worries and breathe some fresh air. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
ca This coronavirus calculator shows how many lives you save with social distancing By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 30 Mar 2020 19:17:42 +0000 Show this coronavirus social distancing calculator to those people in your life who don't 'believe in' staying home. Full Article Responsible Living
ca Introducing moose poop art and the delightfully practical woman who creates it By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 10 Apr 2020 13:37:23 +0000 Mary Winchen, the creator of Tirdy Works, speaks about her moose turd art with just the right combination of seriousness and puns. Full Article Arts & Culture
ca A third of Americans believe in UFOs, but they aren't all looking for the same thing By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 24 Apr 2020 19:27:07 +0000 A new book, "They Are Already Here" by Sarah Scoles, looks at the people who are obsessed with unidentified flying objects — but for different reasons. Full Article Space
ca How regular baths can help ease depression By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 01 May 2020 18:47:03 +0000 Warming the body by 2 degrees with a bath can help regulate serotonin. Another study it can be good for your heart, too. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
ca Are male dogs causing your allergies? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 09 Jan 2020 19:04:50 +0000 A specific protein found only in male dogs may trigger pet allergy symptoms in some people. Full Article Allergies
ca How algae could change your world (or at least your car) By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 01 Jul 2011 19:52:14 +0000 Algae-based fuels are finally reaching the commercial stage, and they're already in airplanes and U.S. Navy ships. And they could be coming soon to a gas statio Full Article Transportation
ca What's causing Canada's 'rock snot' infestation? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 05 Mar 2014 18:45:49 +0000 A pesky species of algae is infiltrating parts of eastern Canada due to global warming Full Article Wilderness & Resources
ca It's alive! Urban Algae Canopy produces shade, dietary supplements By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 15 May 2015 20:15:26 +0000 At Expo 2015, this work of 'bio-digital architecture' stands as a living, breathing spirulina snack machine. Full Article Organic Farming & Gardening